Nikon D610 vs Sony A700

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D610 vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and A700 (12MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The D610 was brought out 5 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D610 matches up vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D610 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 features exterior measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D610 and the A700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and A700 is 56 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and A700.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D610 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D610 will provide more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher D610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.